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News for: 03/01/2009 - 4/01/2009
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3/31/2009 April 7 Workshop in Wooster: Energy from Manure, Food Waste WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio energy and agriculture groups will hold a “Waste to Energy” workshop on April 7 at OARDC. The program will look at methane production and power generation from livestock manure and food-processing waste.
3/31/2009 April 3 Talk: Does Carbon-14 Limit Our Longevity? COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chris Williams, Radiocarb Genetics Inc., will present “Does Carbon-14 Limit Our Longevity?” in the spring seminar series of Ohio State’s Department of Horticulture and Crop Science.
3/31/2009 National Wildlife Refuge Forester to Speak April 9 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The spring seminar series of Ohio State’s School of Environment and Natural Resources kicks off with “Conservation Filters and Ecological Forestry on National Wildlife Refuges” by Greg Corace of the Seney National Wildife Refuge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
3/30/2009 Livestock Insurance Program Could Aid Struggling Dairy Producers COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new livestock insurance program that pays out when milk income, minus the feed expenses, declines below a set level, could mean the difference between business survival or bankruptcy for struggling dairy producers.
3/30/2009 Get Ready to Plant Corn COLUMBUS, Ohio -- To put corn on the right track this growing season, focus on proven production practices such as timely planting, high-yielding hybrids and appropriate seeding rates, says an Ohio State University Extension agronomist.
3/27/2009 OARDC Rose Garden Open House: 1,500 Heirlooms in Bloom WOOSTER, Ohio — Enjoy the sights and scents of 1,500 blooming rose plants, all of them rooted deeply in history, at the second annual open house of OARDC’s Garden of Roses of Legend and Romance June 13.
3/27/2009 10 Student Teams to Compete in First-time Fuel-cell Car Race at OSU Green Fair WOOSTER, Ohio — Ten teams of students from northern Ohio will compete in a first-of-its-kind model fuel-cell car race here on Earth Day, April 22, part of Ohio State’s Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.
3/27/2009 'Go Green Camping' at OSU Green Fair: Tips, New Gear Can Cut Your Carbon Footprint WOOSTER, Ohio — Camping is green. It can be even greener. So says the Ohio State Parks’ “Go Green Camping” display, which you can see on Earth Day, April 22, at Ohio State’s Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.
3/26/2009 Wood Pallet Makers and Users: Attend ISPM 15 Standards Workshops April and May in Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio — To help pallet makers and importers and exporters that use wood materials for shipping better understand the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15), Ohio State University Extension will be hosting three educational workshops April 30 in Dayton, May 4 in Chillicothe, and May 5 in Sugarcreek.
3/26/2009 Chow Line: Promising research on peanut allergies (for 4/5/09) As a new mother, is there anything I can do to reduce the risk that my child will develop a peanut allergy? Should I avoid eating peanuts while breastfeeding?
3/26/2009 OARDC is Key Economic Driver for Ohio: Battelle Study WOOSTER, Ohio — A new independent report calls the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) not only a key player in the development of the state’s largest industry but also a substantial economic engine helping to drive Ohio’s recovery and consolidation as a leader in the emerging bio-economy.
3/25/2009 Plant Discovery Day is May 2 in Wooster: Plant Sale, More WOOSTER, Ohio — OARDC’s Secrest Arboretum will hold its 16th annual Plant Discovery Day on May 2. Featured will be a plant sale, oral and silent auctions of plants and landscape art, and other activities.
3/25/2009 OARDC Seeks High School, Undergrad Science Interns; Apply by April 30 WOOSTER, Ohio — The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster is offering summer research internships to area high-school juniors and seniors and undergraduate students interested in exploring careers in scientific fields.
3/23/2009 See 100-MPG Car, 60-MPG SUV at OSU Green Fair in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — See a car that gets more than 100 miles per gallon of gas at Ohio State’s Earth Day celebration in Wooster, the Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, April 22.
3/20/2009 Chow Line: Exercise can help control blood sugar (for 3/29/09) I don't understand how exercise affects blood sugar. Isn't blood sugar controlled by what you eat?
3/19/2009 UK Ecologist to Speak Tomorrow in Columbus, Wooster: 'Sustainable Agriculture, State of the World Food System' COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jules Pretty of the University of Essex, UK, will deliver “Sustainable Agriculture and the State of the World Food System” tomorrow at 2 p.m. on Ohio State’s Columbus campus and by live video link to OARDC in Wooster.
3/17/2009 Microscope Reveals How Bacteria 'Breathe' Toxic Metals COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Researchers are studying some common soil bacteria that "inhale" toxic metals and "exhale" them in a non-toxic form.
3/16/2009 Family Fundamentals: Parents of 'tweens' still have lots of influence (for March 2009) Now that my children are 10 and 12 years old, I'm beginning to fear that they're being exposed to too much about adulthood too early. Is it just me? Can I do anything to counter what they see in the media and at the mall?
3/16/2009 Look to Field History When Planting Soybeans WOOSTER, Ohio -- When it comes to preparing Ohio soybeans, one of the best sources of information growers can use to make planting decisions is right beneath their feet -- the field's history.
3/13/2009 Chow Line: High blood sugar levels dangerous (for 3/22/09) How can having high blood sugar cause so many health problems? I understand that it does cause damage, but how?
3/11/2009 See Live Animals at Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair: Snakes, Salamanders, Scarlet Macaw Among Them WOOSTER, Ohio — The Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair — set for Earth Day, April 22, here — will be warm and fuzzy, cold and slimy, and furred and feathered as well.
3/11/2009 No-Till Works, But Not Always Applicable for Storing Carbon COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No-till is recognized globally as an ideal means of conserving soil and water while also storing soil carbon, but the agricultural practice may not be applicable under all environmental conditions.
3/10/2009 Maple Production Manual, Tours Offer Finish to Maple Sugaring Season COLUMBUS, OHIO -- As temperatures rise and the 2009 maple syrup production season draws to a close in Ohio, commercial syrup producers and hobbyists alike can start preparing for next year with Ohio State University Extension's North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual.
3/10/2009 MEDIA ADVISORY: Ohio State President Gee to Launch Tree Extension Program, Tour OARDC Industry Partnerships March 11-12 in Wooster WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio State University President Gordon Gee will visit the Wooster campus of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) March 11-12 to learn about various economic development initiatives and meet with community and industry officials.
3/9/2009 Take Virtual Tour of Ohio Corn Ethanol Plant March 13 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering wraps up its winter seminar series with “A Virtual Tour of an Ohio Corn Ethanol Plant."
3/8/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Homegrown Frugal Frugivorous Fruitfest! (for the Week of March 8, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: You asked this last week: “Why would you want to grow your own fruit?” You mentioned a good way to learn about it.
3/6/2009 Chow Line: Low fat or low carb? Choose what works (for 3/15/09) I'm at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. I've started paying more attention to what I eat and have lost a few pounds, but should I also avoid high-carb foods?
3/6/2009 Low Risk of Stewart's Disease on Corn Predicted WOOSTER, Ohio -- The risk of Stewart's bacterial wilt and leaf blight is predicted to be low throughout much of Ohio's corn crop this year. The disease is caused by a bacterium carried and spread by adult flea beetles.
3/5/2009 CTTC Record Crowd Looking to Conservation Practices for On-Farm Savings COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With rising crop input costs affecting the production bottom line, more farmers are recognizing the economic value and environmental benefits of conservation tillage practices.
3/5/2009 Ohio Wheat Off to a Good Start; Farmers Plant Another Million Acres WOOSTER, Ohio --Ohio farmers have planted over a million acres of wheat this season, the second year that seeding has surged over the 1 million mark.
3/5/2009 5 Student Competitions at Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair; Sign Up Now WOOSTER, Ohio — Students: Start planning your entries for the April 22 Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair at OARDC in Wooster.
3/5/2009 Media Advisory: 650 Beekeepers in Wooster This Weekend WOOSTER, Ohio — Reporters are welcome to cover the 31st annual Spring Beekeeping Workshop at OARDC March 6-7.
3/4/2009 Study: Children, Teens Need More Fruits and Vegetables than Juice and French Fries COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Children and teenagers tend to rely too much on juice for their fruit intake and on french fries for their vegetable intake, according to an Ohio State University study.
3/3/2009 OSU Extension Workshop to Explore Bioenergy Opportunities in Southern Ohio PIKETON, Ohio -- With nearly 70 percent of southern Ohio's land cover invested in farmland and forests, opportunities abound to convert those resources into bioenergy products. An Ohio State University workshop will be offered this month that will explore the feasibility of producing and processing bioenergy crops to meet growing energy demands while stimulating the local economy.
3/2/2009 Growing Berries for Optimum Health Benefits WOOSTER, Ohio – Black raspberries contain cancer-fighting properties, but how much those compounds benefit the consumer may depend on environmental factors and cultural practices, according to Ohio State University research.
3/2/2009 Biofuel from Algae? Learn More March 6 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hear how algae can help make biofuel when Ross Youngs, Univenture Inc. and AlgaeVenture Systems LLC, presents “Bioalgae: A Potential Source of Biodiesel" March 6 at Ohio State.
3/2/2009 Berries' Health Benefits, Plant Scientists' Role: March 6 Talk COLUMBUS, Ohio — The winter seminar series of Ohio State’s Department of Horticulture and Crop Science continues March 6 with “The Health-promoting Properties of Rubus Phytonutrients: A Role for Plant Scientists in the Crop-to-table-to-clinic Research Continuum.”
3/2/2009 'From Conflict to Collaboration': March 5 Talk Looks at Eco Decisions COLUMBUS, Ohio — Utah State’s Steven Daniels, who works in the fields of rural development and natural-resource policy, will deliver “From Conflict to Collaboration: A Discourse-based Approach to Environmental Decisions” March 5 at Ohio State.
3/1/2009 Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Backyard Fruits That You Can Grow (for the Week of March 1, 2009) Q. Dear Twig: OK, here’s another kiwifruit. So what did you mean, “more cool backyard fruits” last week?
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